SPICY THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP

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For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It's so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut milk. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced Chinese or napa cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced fresh snow peas
Thinly sliced green onions
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with cornstarch. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pot., In same pan, saute onion, jalapeno and garlic in remaining oil over medium-high heat until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in seasonings, chili sauce, coconut milk and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes., Stir in cabbage, snow peas and chicken; cook, uncovered, just until cabbage is crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Serve with green onions and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tracey Smith
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Brandon Writer
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I love the combination of the coconut milk and the curry paste in this soup. It's so delicious!


Nicklas Roetz
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Avuram Grant
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ali Mavia
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Mir Muhammad
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I love the addition of the bell peppers and carrots to this soup. It gives it a nice crunch and sweetness.


Saviour Sunday
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Lilly Whelan
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Taimen Maligo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the coconut milk and the curry paste.


David AJ Liddell
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting.


Sandhya Mandal
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This soup was amazing! I used a can of coconut milk and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.